Comparison

FieldSketch vs SGS SiteDraw

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FieldSketch

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Survey and draft β€” all by yourself. The site inspection app built for architects. β–  No more two-person tape measure walks FieldSketch uses your iPhone's motion sensors to measure distances as you walk. Aim the crosshair, tap to drop a pin. One site in 10 minutes, calibration included. No need to book an assistant. β–  CAD drawings straight from the field Export as DXF (R12) β€” opens directly in Jw_cad and other CAD software. Register a cadastral PDF in advance and the app automatically merges it with your field data. β–  Everything captured in one place Photos are taken automatically at each measurement point. Record video while you measure to document the site. Points, distances, and photos compiled into a PDF report β€” ready for same-day delivery. β–  4 simple steps Calibration β†’ Site boundary β†’ Surroundings (gutters, roads) β†’ Landmarks (manholes, etc.). Guided workflow. Easy to undo and redo. β–  Accuracy Approx. 3 cm error over 30 m (verified on device). No LiDAR required β€” works on any iPhone. A 3-point calibration at the start improves accuracy further. β€» Designed for site reconnaissance and planning. Not intended for legal boundary surveys. β–  Pricing Measurement, photos, video, and PDF export are free forever. CAD (DXF) and CSV export require a Premium plan (monthly / lifetime). Try all features free for 14 days. Terms of Use (EULA) By downloading or using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SGS SiteDraw

Features
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SGS SiteDraw is purpose-built for land surveyors and building professionals who need to capture, organise, and export accurate site measurements in the field. Connect your Leica DISTO device, measure structures with precision, and build a complete digital record β€” all from your phone or tablet. Organise your survey using parent figures like buildings, child figures like decks, and related elements like columns and posts. Add freehand linework wherever you need it. When you're done, export your work as DXF for CAD, PDF for reporting, or CSV for data workflows. Use the built-in map feature with full projection support to precisely position every figure on-site. KEY FEATURES - Leica DISTO wireless connection β€” measure directly into the app - Structured figure hierarchy β€” parent, child, and related figures - Freehand linework tools - Export to DXF, PDF, and CSV - Map view with coordinate-projection support - Works offline in the field - Local-first: your data stays on your device Whether you're surveying a residential property, a commercial site, or a complex structure, SGS SiteDraw gives you the precision tools you need β€” without the complexity of desktop CAD software. From Simple Geospatial Solutions. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://sgss.ca/mobile-apps/minfinder/terms Privacy Policy: https://sgss.ca/mobile-apps/minfinder/privacy

Screenshots

FieldSketch4 screens
SGS SiteDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

FieldSketch and SGS SiteDraw are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FieldSketch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and SGS SiteDraw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FieldSketch versus SGS SiteDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldSketchSGS SiteDraw
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryota kidoSimple Geospatial Solutions Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FieldSketch

Subscriptions1
  • com.ryota.FieldSketch.monthly$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • com.ryota.FieldSketch.prooffer$279.99
  • com.ryota.FieldSketch.pro$349.99
3 purchases

SGS SiteDraw

Subscriptions2
  • SiteDraw Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • SiteDraw Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • SiteDraw Pro (Lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is FieldSketch free?
FieldSketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SGS SiteDraw free?
SGS SiteDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FieldSketch or SGS SiteDraw have ads?
Neither FieldSketch nor SGS SiteDraw shows ads.

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